A transfer system for aluminium foil roll sleeves

By designing a transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves, and utilizing multi-stage transport components and intelligent controllers to achieve automated transfer and precise positioning of the sleeves, the problem of low automation in sleeve transfer during traditional aluminum foil rolling is solved, thereby improving production efficiency and safety.

CN224466814UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07CHINALCO ALUMINUM FOIL (LONGXI) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINALCO ALUMINUM FOIL (LONGXI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional aluminum foil rolling processes suffer from low automation in sleeve transfer, high labor intensity, difficulty in matching the pace of high-speed rolling mills, and the risk of workplace injuries.

Method used

Design a transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves, employing multi-stage L-shaped transport components, a PLC controller, a rangefinder, a photoelectric switch, and a vision sensor to achieve automated transfer and precise positioning of the sleeves. Combined with a hydraulic motor and lifting components, it enables precise docking of the sleeves with the winding machine.

Benefits of technology

It improves the automation level of sleeve transfer, reduces labor intensity, avoids work-related accidents, matches the production rhythm of high-speed rolling mills, and improves production efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of transfer systems of aluminium foil roll sleeve, it is related to aluminium foil production equipment technical field. Including transport component, transport component side is equipped with range finder, the other side is equipped with opposite -facing switch, the transport component is equipped with several levels, several levels the transport component is set in pit L-shaped. By the transmission component in pit is set multiple levels L-shaped setting, cooperate PLC controller, range finder, opposite -facing switch and the like components, the automation transmission of sleeve is realized, without manual intervention, improve the degree of automation, solve the problem of low degree of automation of traditional manual operation, can match the production rhythm of high speed rolling mill, improve production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of aluminum foil production equipment, and in particular to a transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves. Background Technology

[0002] In aluminum foil rolling, the sleeve serves as the support carrier for the aluminum foil roll, and its performance directly affects the yield and production efficiency. Traditional sleeve transfer relies on manual operation, has a low degree of automation, and takes a long time to position, making it difficult to match the pace of high-speed rolling mills. Moreover, the handling of heavy sleeves can easily cause workplace injuries, and frequent hoisting in the high-temperature, oily, and noisy environment of the rolling mill results in high labor intensity and labor costs, making it difficult to adapt to continuous production. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves, which solves the problems of low automation and high labor intensity in the traditional aluminum foil rolling process.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves includes a transport component. A rangefinder is installed on one side of the transport component, and a photoelectric switch is installed on the other side. The transport component has several stages, and the several stages of the transport component are arranged in an L-shape in a pit.

[0006] Furthermore, the transport component has five levels, with a first-level transport component, a second-level transport component, and a third-level transport component arranged vertically in sequence, and a fourth-level transport component and a fifth-level transport component arranged perpendicular to the third-level transport component in sequence. Lifting components are respectively provided at the bottom of the second-level transport component, the third-level transport component, and the fifth-level transport component.

[0007] Furthermore, the third-stage transport assembly is equipped with vision sensors for identifying empty sleeves and sleeves with residual material.

[0008] Furthermore, the transport assembly includes a base and a hydraulic motor mounted on the side of the base. Several transport wheels are arranged parallel to and rotatably on the base, each with a gear mounted at both ends. The gears are connected to each other via a drive chain. A drive sprocket is also mounted on the main shaft of the hydraulic motor, and the drive sprocket is connected to the drive chain.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a hydraulic cylinder and a positioning seat. The bottom of the positioning seat and the hydraulic cylinder are fixed in the pit. There are two positioning seats, which are installed on both sides of the hydraulic cylinder. Guide columns are slidably inserted into the top of each of the two positioning seats. The tops of the two guide columns are connected to both ends of the bottom surface of the base. The telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the base.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of one guide post is hinged to the base, the top of the other guide post is detachably connected to the base, the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the base, and the side of the second-stage transport assembly is provided with a sleeve storage container.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the rangefinder, through-beam switch, and vision sensor, and connected to the hydraulic motor and hydraulic cylinder through a control valve.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. By setting up multiple L-shaped transmission components in the pit, and in conjunction with PLC controllers, rangefinders, and through-beam switches, the automatic transmission of the sleeve is achieved without manual intervention, which improves the degree of automation and solves the problem of low automation in traditional manual operation. It can match the production rhythm of high-speed rolling mills and improve production efficiency.

[0014] 2. The rangefinder and through-beam switch can accurately detect the position of the sleeve, ensuring accurate positioning of the sleeve during transportation. The lifting component can lift the transport component to a height that matches the clamping position of the winding cone, achieving precise docking between the sleeve and the winding machine, thus ensuring the stability and reliability of the operation.

[0015] 3. The vision sensors on the third-level transport component can identify empty sleeves and residual sleeves, and control the transport and lifting components through the PLC controller to perform corresponding processing. Empty sleeves can be transported to the next stage, and residual sleeves can be transferred to the sleeve storage warehouse for cleaning, which improves the targeting and efficiency of sleeve processing.

[0016] 4. The elimination of the need for manual handling of heavy sleeves reduces the time spent working in high-temperature, oily, and noisy environments, lowers labor intensity, avoids workplace accidents caused by handling heavy sleeves, and improves production safety.

[0017] 5. It realizes automated sleeve loading / unloading, which greatly saves the auxiliary time of manual sleeve operation, reduces production auxiliary time, and lowers production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. First-level transport component; 2. Second-level transport component; 3. Third-level transport component; 4. Fourth-level transport component; 5. Fifth-level transport component; 7. Rangefinder; 8. Through-beam switch; 9. Vision sensor; 10. Base; 11. Hydraulic motor; 12. Transport wheel; 13. Gear; 14. Drive chain; 15. Drive sprocket; 16. Lifting component; 161. Hydraulic cylinder; 162. Positioning seat; 163. Guide column. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves includes a transport component. A rangefinder 7 is installed on one side of the transport component, and a photoelectric switch 8 is installed on the other side. The transport component has five levels, which are arranged in an L-shape in a pit. The first level transport component 1, the second level transport component 2, and the third level transport component 3 are arranged vertically in sequence. The fourth level transport component 4 and the fifth level transport component 5 are arranged perpendicular to the third level transport component 3 in sequence. Lifting components 16 are respectively installed at the bottom of the second level transport component 2, the third level transport component 3, and the fifth level transport component 5.

[0023] The third-stage transport assembly 3 is equipped with a vision sensor 9 for identifying empty sleeves and sleeves with residual material.

[0024] The transport assembly includes a base 10 and a hydraulic motor 11 mounted on the side of the base 10. Several transport wheels 12 are arranged parallel to and rotatably on the base 10. Gears 13 are mounted on both ends of the transport wheels 12. The gears 13 are connected to each other by a drive chain 14. A drive sprocket 15 is also mounted on the main shaft of the hydraulic motor 11. The drive sprocket 15 is connected to the drive chain 14.

[0025] The lifting assembly 16 includes a hydraulic cylinder 161 and a positioning seat 162. The bottom of the positioning seat 162 and the hydraulic cylinder 161 is fixed in the pit. There are two positioning seats 162, which are installed on both sides of the hydraulic cylinder 161. The top of each positioning seat 162 is slidably inserted with a guide post 163. The top of the two guide posts 163 is connected to both ends of the bottom surface of the base 10. The telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 161 is connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the base 10.

[0026] One of the guide pillars 163 is hinged to the base 10 at its top, and the other guide pillar 163 is detachably connected to the base 10 at its top. The telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 161 is hinged to the base 10. A sleeve storage container is provided on the side of the second-stage transport assembly 2.

[0027] The transfer system also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the rangefinder 7, the through-beam switch 8, and the vision sensor 9, and is connected to the hydraulic motor 11 and the hydraulic cylinder 161 through a control valve.

[0028] In use, the sleeve enters from the first-stage transport assembly 1. Driven by the hydraulic motor 11, the transport wheel 12 is rotated through the drive sprocket 15, drive chain 14 and gear 13, thereby sequentially transferring the sleeve to the second-stage transport assembly 2 and the third-stage transport assembly 3.

[0029] On the third-level transport component 3, the vision sensor 9 detects the sleeve and determines whether it is an empty sleeve (without aluminum coil wrapped around its surface) or a sleeve with residual material (with a small amount of aluminum coil wrapped around its surface), and transmits the detection data to the PLC controller.

[0030] If an empty sleeve is detected, the PLC controller controls the third-stage transport component 3 to transfer the sleeve to the fourth-stage transport component 4, and then from the fourth-stage transport component 4 to the fifth-stage transport component 5. After the sleeve is transferred to the fifth-stage transport component 5, the lifting component 16 at its bottom operates, the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 161 extends, and under the guidance and stabilizing action of the guide column 163 and the positioning seat 162, the fifth-stage transport component 5 is lifted to the clamping position of the winding cone outside the pit, and the winding machine performs the sleeve clamping action.

[0031] If the visual sensor 9 detects a residual material sleeve, the PLC controller controls the hydraulic cylinder 161 of the bottom lifting component 16 of the third-stage transport component 3 to move the base 10 downwards, making the third-stage transport component 3 level with the second-stage transport component 2. Then, the connection between a guide post 163 at the bottom of the third-stage transport component 3 and the base 10 is disengaged. Simultaneously, the base 10 of the third-stage transport component 3 is lifted by the hydraulic cylinder 161. The base 10 of the third-stage transport component 3 rotates around the hinge point between the guide post 163 and the base 10, causing the residual material sleeve to roll onto the second-stage transport component 2. Then, the second-stage transport component 2 follows the same procedure as the third-stage transport component 3, rolling the residual material sleeve into the sleeve storage bin. Workers then clean the remaining waste material from the sleeve.

[0032] Throughout the transportation process, the rangefinder 7 is used to detect the position information of the sleeve, and the through-beam switch 8 is used to determine whether the sleeve has reached the designated position. Both transmit the detected information to the PLC controller in real time. The PLC controller accurately controls the actions of each transportation component and the lifting component 16 based on this information to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of sleeve transfer.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A transfer system for aluminum foil roll sleeves, characterized in that: It includes a transport component, on one side of which a rangefinder (7) is installed and on the other side a through-beam switch (8). The transport component has several levels, and the several levels of the transport component are arranged in an L-shape in the pit.

2. The aluminum foil roll sleeve transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport assembly has five levels. Vertically arranged are the first level transport assembly (1), the second level transport assembly (2) and the third level transport assembly (3). Perpendicular to the third level transport assembly (3) are the fourth level transport assembly (4) and the fifth level transport assembly (5). The bottom of the second level transport assembly (2), the third level transport assembly (3) and the fifth level transport assembly (5) are respectively provided with lifting components (16).

3. The aluminum foil roll sleeve transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third-level transport assembly (3) is equipped with a vision sensor (9) for identifying empty sleeves and residual sleeves.

4. The aluminum foil roll sleeve transfer system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transport assembly includes a base (10) and a hydraulic motor (11) installed on the side of the base (10). Several transport wheels (12) are arranged parallel to and rotatably on the base (10). Gears (13) are installed at both ends of the transport wheels (12). The gears (13) are connected to each other by a drive chain (14). A drive sprocket (15) is also installed on the main shaft of the hydraulic motor (11). The drive sprocket (15) is connected to the drive chain (14).

5. The aluminum foil roll sleeve transfer system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (16) includes a hydraulic cylinder (161) and a positioning seat (162). The bottom of the positioning seat (162) and the hydraulic cylinder (161) are fixed in the pit. There are two positioning seats (162). The two positioning seats (162) are installed on both sides of the hydraulic cylinder (161). The top of the two positioning seats (162) is slidably inserted with guide posts (163). The top of the two guide posts (163) is connected to both ends of the bottom surface of the base (10). The telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder (161) is connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the base (10).

6. The aluminum foil roll sleeve transfer system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of one of the guide posts (163) is hinged to the base (10), the top of the other guide post (163) is detachably connected to the base (10), the telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder (161) is hinged to the base (10), and the side of the second-stage transport assembly (2) is provided with a sleeve storage container.

7. The aluminum foil roll sleeve transfer system according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the rangefinder (7), the through-beam switch (8) and the vision sensor (9), and is connected to the hydraulic motor (11) and the hydraulic cylinder (161) through the control valve.